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How much do global network manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for global network manager in the United States is $106,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Global Network Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Global Network Manager, you need expertise in network architecture, infrastructure management, and a strong understanding of protocols like TCP/IP and MPLS, typically backed by a degree in IT or computer science. Familiarity with network monitoring tools, enterprise firewalls, cloud networking platforms, and certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE are highly valued. Excellent leadership, project management, and cross-cultural communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure robust, secure, and efficient global network operations critical for supporting organizational growth and connectivity.

What are Global Network Managers?

Global Network Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating an organization's international network infrastructure. Their duties include managing network operations across multiple countries, ensuring connectivity, security, and performance, and implementing global network strategies. They collaborate with regional IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to maintain reliable communications and data transfer worldwide. Typically, they also monitor compliance with international regulations and support the integration of new technologies across the global network.

What are some common challenges faced by a Global Network Manager when overseeing international network infrastructure?

As a Global Network Manager, one major challenge is ensuring reliable connectivity and consistent performance across different regions, each with unique regulatory, compliance, and technical requirements. Coordinating with local teams, managing vendors, and addressing issues related to time zones and language barriers are also frequent hurdles. Additionally, adapting to rapid technological changes and responding proactively to cybersecurity threats requires continuous learning and effective cross-functional collaboration.

What is the difference between Global Network Manager vs Network Engineer?

AspectGlobal Network ManagerNetwork Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in IT or related field, with certifications like Cisco CCNP or CCIEUsually holds a bachelor's degree in computer science or IT, with certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentOversees global network infrastructure, managing teams across multiple regionsDesigns, implements, and troubleshoots network systems within specific organizations or locations
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in multinational corporations, telecoms, and large tech firmsFound in various industries, including IT services, finance, and healthcare

The main difference is that a Global Network Manager oversees the entire global network infrastructure and strategic planning, while a Network Engineer focuses on designing and maintaining specific network systems. The Global Network Manager has broader responsibilities and often manages teams, whereas the Network Engineer is more hands-on with technical tasks.

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Infographic showing various Global Network Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,570 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Network Manager, Operations

Pacificlife

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$83K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.


We're actively seeking a talented Network Operations Manager to join our team in Charlotte, NC. The Network Operations Manager is responsible for end-to-end operational delivery of enterprise network services, ensuring availability, stability, and performance across a global 24x7 infrastructure. This role provides strategic and operational leadership over Network Operations (NOC), including oversight of regional delivery teams, managed service providers, and service performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.


As a Network Operations Manager you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by acting as the primary accountability point for service outcomes, governance, and continuous improvement of network operations. The successful candidate will have served in a similar role in a Fortune 500 environment and will have significant experience in managing and securing global networks. You will fill a new role that sits on a small team of people.


How you'll help move us forward:

Service Delivery & Operations Management:

  • Own delivery of 24x7x365 network operations services across global infrastructure.

  • Ensure service performance aligns with SLA and KPI targets (availability, MTTR, change success rate, etc.).

  • Oversee incident, problem, and change management across all tiers (L1-L3).

  • Ensure consistent execution of ITIL-aligned ITSM processes.

  • Act as escalation authority for major (P1/P2) incidents and enterprise outages

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management

  • Ability to translate operational metrics into business impact

  • Decision-making under pressure during critical incidents

  • Operational rigor with emphasis on process discipline

Vendor & Managed Service Oversight:

  • Govern MSP delivery model, Ensure vendor compliance with staffing model (roles, coverage, redundancy), service quality and KPI targets

  • Lead vendor performance reviews, including weekly service reviews, monthly engagement reporting and Quarterly business reviews (QBRs)

Capacity, Performance & Continuous Improvement:

  • Oversee network capacity planning and performance optimization

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and tooling enhancement, monitoring and observability improvements

  • Runbook and documentation standardization

The experience you bring:

  • 5+ years leading a network operations team in a global enterprise environment.

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, implementing, and supporting global networks

  • Candidate must have advanced technical skills and experience with the following L2 and L3 protocols and technologies such as IPSec, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPC, QoS, 802.1x. Be familiar with Cisco IOS-XE and NXOS.

  • Candidate must be familiar with various platforms - Aruba, F5, Riverbed, Cisco (Catalyst, ISR, ASR, Nexus), Splunk and SolarWinds. Knowledge of Cisco ACI and Aruba ClearPass is a plus.

  • Must understand open-source tools to assist in monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis (e.g Wireshark and alike).

  • Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders and with experience presenting the business side of technical topics to non-technical audiences

  • One or more of the following certifications: Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCIE is preferred

  • Flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends

  • Experience leading outsourced and remote teams

  • B.S/MS in Engineering and/or Computer Science or equivalent experience

What makes you stand out:
CCIE Certification

You can be who you are.
People come first here. We're committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$152,370.00 - $186,230.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

  • Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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